Duke Energy Corp.'s role in NC v. SC water suit in question
(Jennifer Read)
From The Charlotte Business Journal: "Duke Energy Corp.’s right to wade into the middle of a water war between North Carolina and South Carolina may soon go before the nation’s highest court. The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if the Charlotte-based energy giant can continue to intervene in a lawsuit between the states. [...]" Read more here.
Earl Capps: Diversifying the GOP majority in S.C., Pt 1
(Jennifer Read)
Lowcountry blogger Earl Capps has a thoughtful piece on racial inclusiveness, the S.C. GOP and the need for the Party to reach out to new constituent groups. Read his post here.
T&D: Local legislators introduce array of bills
(Jennifer Read)
The Orangeburg Times & Democrat: "Covering everything from preventive medicine for school athletes to early voting, local lawmakers have filed numerous bills for consideration in 2009. No fewer than 16 bills and resolutions were pre-filed during December by local lawmakers. Among these, Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter, D-Orangeburg, has entered the lion’s share with nine bills. [...]"
Reuters: Franken to be declared Senate victor in Minnesota
(Jennifer Read)
"MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Democrat Al Franken will be declared the winner of the tight U.S. Senate contest in Minnesota, emerging from a ballot recount with a slim margin over Republican Norm Coleman, state officials said on Sunday.[...]" Read full story here.
The State has compiled a list of nine S.C. political figures whom it believes will influence national politics this year. Overall, it's a solid list, though I would have ranked Clyburn ahead of Graham and I have no idea what DeMint's doing on there -- especially since conservative GOP leaders are about as en vogue right now as platform shoes, bell-bottoms and other Nixon-Era paraphernalia. Anyway, you can check out the full list here.
If passed, the bill would lengthen the mandatory wait time from 1 hour to 24 hours. It would also stipulate that health care providers give women a list of clinics that give free ultrasounds. Read full article and watch the report here.
Seeding Spartanburg: I want to see...
(Jennifer Read)
From our good friend Tammy: "It’s 2009 and what do I want to see? I want to see Spartanburg, the City I live in, truly…I mean TRULY adopt a progressive movement. [...]" Read her post here.
Bill Richardson Withdraws Commerce Secretary Nomination
(Jennifer Read)
NPR has the latest including Gov. Richardson's statement on the matter: "Former democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson has withdrawn as President-elect Barack Obama's choice for commerce secretary, sources in the transition office tell NPR. [...]" Read more here.
S.C. job losses leaving more people without coverage
(Jennifer Read)
The Charleston Post and Courier has today's must-read article on the mounting number of uninsured South Carolinians -- many of whom are delaying care and forgoing COBRA coverage because they can no longer afford to get sick. Read full piece here.
Rep. Joe Wilson's list of 2008 goals
(Jennifer Read)
From The Beaufort Gazette: "A friendly crowd of about 50 people gathered downtown on Port Republic Street to hear U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson list his legislative priorities for 2009." Read more about Congressman Wilson's priority list here.
AP: Furloughs: A vacation from your paycheck
(Jennifer Read)
The Associated Press wins "Title of the Day" award with this one. Examines the rising trend in "companies, colleges using unpaid time off to avoid firings and stay in business." The State'sversion also includes an insert in which you can track how state agencies are responding to the $1 billion in budget cuts levied against them since July.
